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SR. KATHLEEN (LEONA) DEJA, SSJ-TOSF, died September 18, 2020; beloved daughter of the late Peter and Lillian (nee Sroka); cherished sister of and survived by: sister Lillian Rychlinski (Edward, deceased), brother Lawrence Deja (Mary, deceased) and sister-in-law Dorothy Deja (brother Richard, deceased). She is preceded in death by 5 more loving Deja brothers and their wives: Jerome (Lottie), Peter (Delores), Thomas (Genevieve), Norman (Patricia) and Raymond (Barbara). She is also survived by the Sisters of St. Joseph, Third Order of St. Francis with whom she shared her life for 72 years. Sister taught in Michigan at St. Thomas the Apostle, Sweetest Heart of Mary, Our Lady of Fatima and St. Bartholomew, as well as in Ohio & Connecticut. Private funeral service and burial. Memorial contributions may be made to Sisters of Saint Joseph-TOSF, 12215 Granger Rd, Garfield Heights, OH 44125
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Kathey Zielinski
September 19, 2021
A whole year has gone by... so hard to believe. Still think of something to share, but know you can watch from your heavenly home with our dear Lord. You are maybe chuckling at all of the great grands or the chaos, maybe you have even shed a tear or two when one of us is struggling. For you we are grateful that you suffer no more, it was a long challenging road those last 3 years especially. You are so missed. With loving memories, Kathey
Kathey Zielinski
September 25, 2020
Dear Sister Kathleen Deja, our loving Sister, Leona, & Aunt Lee,
We are thankful for a lifetime of love, prayers & countless happy memories. So many stories to tell it's hard to know where to begin! We are grateful for our one second "I love you & God bless you" on the 15th. You will be missed, but we are grateful that you are now at peace and home with our dear Lord. Our Love & Prayers Always, your sister, Lilian Rychlinski and niece, Kathey Zielinski
Kathey Zielinski
September 25, 2020
Dear Sister Kathleen Deja, our loving Sister, Leona, & Aunt Lee,
We are thankful for a lifetime of love, prayers & countless happy memories. So many stories to tell it's hard to know where to begin! We are grateful for our one second "I love you & God bless you" on the 15th. You will be missed, but we are grateful that you are now at peace and home with our dear Lord. Our Love & Prayers Always, your sister, Lilian Rychlinski and niece, Kathey Zielinski
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